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installed 2 lights, and 2 elec. outlets. The total amt. of time this job took was less than a day and a half.

is" ...More very skilled, and he enjoys his work. He did a fantastic job, and our patio cover turned out more beautiful than I thought it would.

-Caryl R.

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"Aero was fantastic from the first phone call until the job was finished.

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arrived at our first appointment" ...More to show us examples, provide a history of the company, and present the experience of their team.

surveyed the job to be done and prepared an estimate. There was no pressure and

said to call when we were ready. We obtained other estimates, but no one else gave us the confidence that Aero provided. After we called to tell them we wanted them to do the job

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(who did the installation) came over for

to review the job with

and us.

said that their goal was to have no surprises during the project.......and because of their good planning, there were none.

did a great job and even identified some unique solutions to a few issues we identified while the work was in progress. We selected Aero based on their great reviews in Angies List, and the quality of the presentation. I just can't say enough good about them. I will absolutely call them again.

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Angie's Answers

An itemized list / cost breakdown, more often than not is used against the contractor when it is shared with other builders who will then beat it.

Good contractors use good people, and good people cost more. Just the cost of having the appropriate insurance / bond can be the difference between winning a job or losing it ot a 'lower bid'.

It is the rule of three; there is Good, Cheap and Fast. You can have any two: Good and Cheap, won't be Fast; Good and Fast, won't be Cheap; Cheap and Fast, won't be Good!

When comparing bids, it isn't the cheapest or the 'nicest' person you should select. You should understand why there is a large price difference (it shows there are gaps in your design program or what you have asked for specifically, which means there may be arguments later). If most of the bids are in line, and one is way high or way low, you want to know why before dismissing or selecting them.

There are two sides to this and everyone will have an opinion. I can tell you that from a contractor's point of view a customer that is up front with me is much easier to work with and the entire experience is much more pleasurable to all parties involved. If you treat your contractor like there's always something to hide from him expect the same in return. A good contractor is going to take your budget into consideration and make recommendations based on that budget. When possible, he's going to estimate the work 10-20% under your target to leave room for the unexpected. With any remodeling work, there's always the possibility and likelihood that there will be surprises that will have to be added such as mold damage, improper existing framing, etc. The cushion allows room for the project cost to grow without going over your budget. If no problems are found and you decide to spend that money some of the final finishes can be upgraded or other projects added.

Another good arguement for disclosing your budget to your contractor is to save you both some time and aggrevation. You may have a $10,000 budget and want $30,000 worth of work. Wouldn't you like to know your desires aren't possible before you get your hopes up or spend money on design fees for plans you can't afford? Likewise, the contractor doesn't want to put in the hours of calculating the estimate only to find out it was all for nothing or that he has to refigure for a much lower cost after pricing what you specified.

Be fair and honest with your contractor if you expect the same respect in return. You'll get a lot more out of it with the right contractor.

Herlonginc's answer stated that it is not the contractor's job to pay for materials and labor to do the job. I say baloney - a reputable, established contractor has the funds (or a business operations line of credit) to "carry" the job between interim or partial payments, each of which should be keyed to completion of distinct easily measured mileposts in the job, and for a homeowner I would say should be in not more than 20% increments for jobs exceeding a week or so. For shorter jobs, then an initial payment, 50% completion, and completion would be normal. His cost of carry funds is part of his cost of doing business, and is figured as part of his overhead.Bear in mind when he is buying materials and paying labor, his materials he typically pays for on a 10-30 day invoice, and his labor typically a week or two after they work, so he is not really "fronting" that much money if you are giving him weekly or biweekly interim payments, on a typical residential job.

If he does not have the funds to buy materials (excepting possibly deposit on special-order or luxury items, which still typically are 10-30 day invoiceable to him) and hire personnel then he is a fly-by-night operation, and he should not be bidding that size job. You should never (other than MAYBE an earnest deposit of not more than the LESSER of 10% or $5000) let the payments get ahead of the approved/inspected work progress - typically payment should be 10-20% BEHIND the progress, with at least 10% retained at the effective end of work until final inspections and completion of the final "punchlist".

That promotes rapid continuation of the work, discourages the all-too common nightmare of contractors taking on more work than they can handle so they leave your job for weeks or months to go work on someone else's job (frequently to start that someone else's new job so he can get the job), and does not leave you out a tremendous amount of cash if he does not finish and you have to hire another contractor to finish the job. Remember, if you have to hire a new contractor to finish the job, he will charge you a lot more than the original bid to finish someone else's unfinished mess.

This may seem cynical, but having started in the construction business about 50 years ago and seeing the shenanigans that a lot of contractors pull you cannot be too safe. You have to remember contractors are like any other people - I would say maybe 10% are outright crooks, another 25% or so will pull a fast one or overcharge if the opportunity presents itself, maybe 30% will do the work but not any better than they are forced to, about 25% are good conscientious reputable workmen, and the last 10% or so are really spectacular - conscientious, fair, and efficient craftsmen. This top 35% are the only ones you should have bidding in the first place. Therefore, only get bids from long-term reputable firms (so you shake out the marginal short-timers with less experience and also generally less ability to finish the job on budget and schedule), only those that have good RECENT references, and preferably with excellent word-of-mouth recommendation from people you know and trust. That way, you are starting right off with the cream of the crop, so hopefully whichever one bids low should be a good choice.

NEVER start with bids, then check the references of the low bidder - why even consider a vendor or contractor who you do not have faith in from the start ? Get references and short-list you possibles BEFORE you ask for bids.

Low bids - that is another matter - commonly the low bidder is NOT who you want, especially if he is significantly lower than several others, which might mean he is desperate for work, made a math error, or did not correctly figure the entire scope of work. You want a reasonable bid with someone you connect with and trust - that is worth a lot more in the success of the job than the absolute lowest bid.

You should always get a set of print and pull a permit when remodeling you home. It is a good thing that you want to be involved in your project. I do have some reservation about the electrical work. There is a lot at risk with doing the work yourself. If the house burns down you will never get the insurance money, unless your a certified electrician. Now of days 90% of home fires are blamed on electrical problems because the insurance company is to lazy and cheap to investigate the true problem. Also find out if the city you live in will allow you to perform the work. Make sure you coordinate your subs to have the proper time and space to perform their job. You don't want people working on top of each other. If you order all you materials make sure everything is there before you start your project. Have your subs check for proper and full items to be installed. Make sure every sub has a working set of prints. Make sure you have all the demo done before your subs show up to work. Schedule your plumber first, do any final framing or electrical work while you wait for inspection. Electrical inspection next followed by framing, insulation, and wallboard. All subs must get a final inspection on the job before you (the GC) can call in your final inspection.

Sunroom And Patio reviews in San Diego

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provided horrible craftsmanship (if you can call it that) and painted over much rotted wood that was to have been removed, and I had to make reports to the BBB and Contractor's Board to get them to finish the job and even then it was sub standard. The employees were also questionable as to skill and integrity. Also,

...More never returned any of my phone calls and were very hard to get ahold of. Jusgt one big headache/ I don't know how they're in business. Stay away - my best advise.”

- Walter P.

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Everything went really well.

and his help are very professional doing great work. I would highly recommend

/ Patio Guy to anyone interested in a patio cover. His estimate was significantly less expensive than several other vendors, and yet the workmanship was top notch. It is rare to get both great ...More value and high quality in the same package.”

- Kyle H.

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I am a former small-business owner with reasonable, but also exacting, expectations and standards. It is rare that I have had a contracting experience that I would be able to give all A's in a service rating, but

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in San

gets an A+ in all categories! I contacted them through ...More Angie's list and received a phone call from the owner/manager,

to set an appointment within just three days. When he came to do the estimate,

was on-time, listened carefully to what I wanted done, thoroughly explained the features of Alumawood patio covers, reviewed all the design and color options, took measurements, and laid out the project process and timing. For a reasonable extra charge, he added a design change that I wanted to do. The very next morning, he emailed a detailed project proposal for my review. We scheduled a start date for the next week. On the day the project started, his crew showed up exactly on time and completed the demolition of the existing, termite-ridden, wood patio cover. They worked steadily through the day, in extreme heat, removed the old patio cover and hauled away everything, leaving the backyard absolutely immaculate! For the next 2 days,

and his crew installed the new Alumawood cover. Mr.

and his crews were very professional, worked really hard, even in 100-degree heat, and completed the entire project and demolition in just 3 days, leaving me with a beautiful new patio cover and an immaculately clean work site. On the last day, we noticed that there was one cap missing on one of the lattice pieces and the very next morning, they came and installed it... And I didn't even have to call, or remind them, or follow-up...it was just DONE! I would highly recommend this company to anyone who wants a job done that will reflect the pride of ownership and craftsmanship that shows in the work of

, his staff, and

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- Jeannine N.

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Demolition of one patio and construction of two patios, including concrete, alumiwood and electrical fan and lighting. Very good design and execution. Clean and on schedule. Made adjustments as required or requested. Only issue was their concrete crew poked a few small holes in patio screen door. I highly recommend them. Best experience we've had ...More with a remodeling company.”

- michael F.

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was very polite and professional. The estimate was fair. I did not use his services as the location of his company made it difficult to connect.”

- Carol Z.

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I made the appointment for a sales rep to come to my house with the understanding that my husband works and would not be home. They called an hour before the appt. to confirm and when I told them my husband is not here they called me back minutes later to cancel. Someone has to pay the bills. I make all the home imporvement decisions on my own. My husband ...More pays for them. It works for us”

- Carol Z.

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I bought a house as an investment and rented it immediately with the proviso (and a kickback in the rent) that the construction would be ongoing during the first month of their tenancy. The house was built in 1951 and although it is a well built sturdy little place, the bedrooms, closets and only bathroom are pretty small. On the advice of several real ...More estate pros I decided to add a bathroom and enlarge one of the bedrooms. The renovation would draw higher rent and increase the value of the property. With my limited experience I was apprehensive and cautious about choosing a contractor. I called several referrals but wanting more estimates, I hunted on my own. I found

on Service Magic.

responded quickly and came to the house to offer a bid. Of the 10 contractors I met with, I reviewed 6 serious proposals.

’s was on the low end. His proposal was serious, professional & all-inclusive. It was not of the glitzy type in a laminated folder. I narrowed the prospective contractors and started looking for references (angieslist, yahoo, etc.) and reviews. As I have come to rely on internet reviews, I was dismayed and somewhat leery when the only info I could find about

was from Service Magic (my original source) and his own pre-fab website. Still, I had a good feeling about him so I asked him for references. He sent over nine names/numbers of past customers. I called every single one and based on their verbal reviews, I was sold. These people loved

! They were enthusiastic about his work, his work ethic and his price. They could not say enough good things about him – it was crazy, most of them invited me to their homes to see the work he had done. Now I know why. He has pride in his work and cares about the customer. By his own admission he is not internet savvy hence the limited internet presence.

was a joy to work with. His communication was excellent; he either answered his phone or called me right back. I got more than my money’s worth; he did a lot of little things at no charge and is an experienced craftsman. Throughout the project he had ingenious ideas to enhance the living area.

had the idea to wall off the closet in the master and open the space to the adjoining bedroom which resulted in a full-length closet in the adjoining bedroom. It was an ingenious use of the space. In the master, he added a small walk-in. Having the large closets in 2 bedrooms immediately made the house more functional and appealing to a prospective renter and buyer.

Even though we started during the holidays, the addition was completed in a timely, efficient manner.

and his crew remained respectful of the tenants. He is the consummate professional and assumes responsibility for every aspect of the job. I will definitely use

in the future; I actually am more ambitious about buying another property because I have a contractor I can trust! PS:

works with his brother. They are both

and funny. It’s like having Click-n-

on the job! PPS: I called

’s references & got rave reviews. If no one answered I left a message. I thought it was a good sign when all of his previous customers returned my call. Everyone just loves and respects this guy.”

- MARI J.

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The sunroom was a significant imporvement over the older style, especially in temperature control, rain water channeling (built in gutters), and overall design. Due to a pre-existing water line for an exterior garden hose,

had to design and install a wood enclosure to hide the line. After the complete installation of the sunroom, ...More we caulked and painted the enclosure ourselves to make it less noticeable (stood out compared to stucco wall and sunroom manufactured walls). There may have been a more elegant solution to the pipe issue, and we would have paid more money for such a solution. But I understand this is a sunroom company, and not a plumbing company so this is a minor issue (maybe they could subcontract in the future). Overall